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LOT 0062
Estimate
GBP (£) 600 - 800
EUR (€) 690 - 930
USD ($) 800 - 1,070
EGYPTIAN DECORATED WOODEN COMB
COPTIC, 3RD-7TH CENTURY A.D.
5 in. (73 grams total, 12.8 cm including stand).
COPTIC, 3RD-7TH CENTURY A.D.
5 in. (73 grams total, 12.8 cm including stand).
Rectangular in plan with fine-cut teeth to one short edge and coarse-cut to the other; reserved low-relief image to each face of a D-shaped cell and ram running amid vegetation on a textured field; mounted on a custom-made stand.
PROVENANCE:
Ex J.P. collection, 1960s.
Private collection London, UK, 1980s.
From the private collection of J.L., Surrey, UK, 2000s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Objects of Daily Use, Warminster, 1974, pl XXI.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
